Cold-rolled steel coil medium imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.2 million of cold-rolled steel coil medium in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 81% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $26.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 17.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.3M | 73.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 15.8K t |
| 2020 | $16.1M | 30.2K t |
| 2019 | $26.7M | 35.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 11.4K t |
Where Ethiopia imports cold-rolled steel coil medium from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 100% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, 28% below the world average of $0.79, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia cold-rolled steel coil medium imports (HS 7209.17): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7209.17: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel coil medium imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported cold-rolled steel coil medium worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel coil medium to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel coil medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $0.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel coil medium to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2019 at $26.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel coil medium?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil medium is subheading 7209.17. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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